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Weekly Contest #343
“Michael!” I wave over my head. Due to his tall stature, he stands out among the rest on the crowded sidewalk. The lights from the marquee give his gelled back hair a pinkish gleam.“Hi! I hope you weren’t waiting long. The train was delayed.” I explain and stretch my neck with my mouth puckered. He obliges with a light touch of his lips on mine and points to the phone pressed to his ear. He covers the receiver and whispers, “Honey, go put our name in…I’ll be a minute.” “Of course.” I move around him and through the door. The thick smell of g...
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I squeeze my phone against my shoulder and dig in my pocket. Our front desk receptionist whines in my ear. “The donuts and coffee are here for your meeting.” The backpack of the person behind me smacks against my arm as I press my card on the panel. “Thanks, Carol. I’m on my way.” I take my place on the rain soaked platform with my eyes on my phone like the rest of the zombie like passengers. A garbled voice sounds overhead, 'Expect delays up to 10 minutes due to operator shortages on all eastbound rails.' Great. At least it gives me time...
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